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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.63, 1,329.80 and 521.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.63, 1,329.80 and 521.53 is: 719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.63 : 1,329.80 = 521.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.63/1,329.80 = 521.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.63x = 1,329.80 × 521.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.63x = 693,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,528.57/963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.70

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